Netanyahu: Iranian nuclear capabilities ‘a clear and present danger' to Israel
Maj.-Gen. (Ret'd.) David Fraser reacts to Israeli PM Netanyahu's declaration of 'Operation Rising Lion,' which launched an attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
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